Hydro, Inc.

Overview

Hydro Inc. is a global industrial pump re-engineering company headquartered in Chicago, and is the largest independent pump rebuilder in the world. They are seeking an enthusiastic team player to work as a Pump Mechanic in their Aftermarket Pump Repair Shop in the West Loop, Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, rebuild, and reassemble customers machinery.
• Diagnoses, disassembles, repairs and/or rebuilds pumps of all types, compressors, and small turbines.
• Assess problems and make repairs in the field.
• Operate stem cleaner sandblaster, bead blaster, cranes/hoists/com-a-long, forklift, pullers/presses/rams, ovens/heaters, and impact tools.
• Perform maintenance welding.
• Act as a lead person in supervisors’ absence.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees.

Requirements

• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and techniques used in pump repair and maintenance.
• Use of power and hand tools, as well as diagnostic equipment.
• Proficient in acetylene and electric arc welding.
• 5 years of pump mechanic experience with knowledge of shop repair, assembly and disassembly of pumps, valves, and rotating equipment.
• Millwright mechanic or formal training from an accredited technical college or trade school or a equivalent multiyear apprenticeship program.
• Knowledge of working with electric motors.
• Journeyman or US Military experience desired.
• High School diploma.
• 2 years’ experience in machining and tooling in a machine shop environment desired.

Additional Information

• The job is located in a great neighborhood in the West Loop in Chicago, IL.